Lower Back Exercises
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Hyperextensions (Back Extensions)
This exercise provides flexibility as it strengthens the muscles of the back and core.
Steps
- Lie prone on a Stability Ball with your toes firmly planted on the floor for balance
- With your hands across your chest or at your ears, raise your chest off the ball so you are hyperextending your spine.
- Slowly return your chest to the ball.
Primary Muscle:
Lower Back
Secondary Muscle:
Lats
Equipment Type:
Body Only
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Exercise Guide
- Abs (rectus abdominis)
- Biceps (biceps brachii)
- Calves (gastrocnemius)
- Chest (pectoralis)
- Glutes (gluteus maximus and medius)
- Hamstrings (biceps femoris)
- Lats (latissimus dorsi)
- Lower Back (erector spinae)
- Middle Back (rhomboids)
- Neck
- Quads (quadriceps)
- Shoulders (deltoids)
- Traps (trapezius)
- Triceps (triceps brachii)
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